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Saturday, February 23, 2008The New Haven Register is reporting that the Killingworth Village on Route 81 has been sold to a group of Fairfield investors for $2.5 million. The property, owned for 20 years by Gary Bellard of Orange, includes several eateries, a bar, a bank, a toy store, and a wine and spirits shop.
The principal of the investors in Southport Holdings 2 LLC, is Bellard's friend, Robert Sojka of Trumbull, whom Bellard described as a landscape contractor and builder. Killingworth Village annually has been among the town's Top 10 taxpayers, and prior to the sale had a gross assessed value of $1.16 million. Killingworth residents who took advantage of the library's book sale last Saturday are happily passing the time this weekend while snow accumulates and roads are slippery and dangerous. If you missed out this time, don't worry, the library offers books for sale every few months and has great books to borrow throughout the year.
 Photo by H. Mahoney  Friday, February 22, 2008The Killingworth Library is closed today, due to storm Destiny. Didn't get a chance to check out a video before the snow started flying? Grab your library card and "check out" the downloadable videos on MyLibraryDV, now available on www.killingworthlibrary.org (links on the Reference page). Over 500 classic and independent films, quality children's programming, documentaries, travel and cooking shows, health and exercise info, and more! Enjoy the show, and enjoy the snow!
In Higganum, March 7, a leadership group at Haddam-Killingworth High School, Youth In Action, will host its first ever Hunger Banquet to educate their local community and school regarding issues of world hunger, and to raise funds in order to help reduce the number of people who starve to death each day. With the support from parents, students, local businesses and organizations, Youth In Action has organized the event to take place in the Haddam-Killingworth High School cafeteria from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30p.m. Youth In Action is happy to be able to show the public how easily their actions can improve the lives of people in the far corners of the world. All proceeds will be donated to Church World Service.
For more information or to purchase tickets please contact: Emily Dickinson, Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth, Inc., 860-345-7498 emily@hkyfs.org Sign-up for the Killingworth Library Spring kid's programs begins Saturday, March 1 by phone or in person. Space is limited and residents will be given a priority. Please call Gayle at 663-2000 with questions.
STORYTIME: Especially for all children ages 3 + 4 every Wednesday morning 10:00 - 10:30 during the month of May (May. 7,14,21,28) TERRIFIC TWOS: Especially for children between the ages of 24 and 36 months. Parents and caregivers are invited to enjoy some rhyme time fun with their child every Wednesday morning 10:00-10:30 during the month of April (APRIL 2,9,16,23,30) MUSIC WITH MARGIE: 2½ year olds + older Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:00 March. 4 - June 10. LOVE 2 SIGN with JAYE: A "signing" preschool program 6 months to 6 years. This program enhances fine motor skills and language development, promotes creativity, builds confidence and self-esteem. Thursdays 11:00 - 11:30 March 20- May 15. Thursday, February 21, 2008The New Haven Register is reporting that the resident accused of poisoning her sister's infant son in 2006 was granted a special form of probation by a Superior Court judge in New Haven Wednesday, despite objections from several of her family members. The woman claimed the poisoning was a horrible accident.
Registration for the 2008 Tri-Town Football team will be held in March and April. Players from Chester, Deep River, Essex, Killingworth, Haddam, Lyme and Old Lyme are eligible to register.
Wednesday March 12th from 6 - 8pm at Chester Elem. School, Essex Elem. School, Killingworth Library Wednesday April 9th from 6 - 8pm at Chester Elem. School, Essex Elem. School, Killingworth Library The last day for all registration forms is June 30, 2008. Mail forms to PO Box 674 Chester, CT 06412. For more information and forms, please visit the website: www.tritownyouthfootball.com Registration Fees: TACKLE: $200.00 per child $150.00 for 2nd child $400.00 family max *Refer a new player and get $25 off your fee FLAG: $50 per child *Refer a new player and get $10 off your fee CHEERLEADING: $60 per child *Refer a new cheerleader and get $10 off your fee Wednesday, February 20, 2008  Photos courtesy J. Coady The Killingworth Scholarship Association is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Killingworth. Applications must be submitted by e-mail and are available through our website at www.KillingworthToday.com/KSA. The application deadline is March 31st.
The application process involves completion of a questionnaire and an essay, followed by an interview for promising candidates. Interviews will be held in late April and early May. The Killingworth Scholarship Association has awarded over $85,000 to many outstanding students over the last two decades. Each year, the committee, which consists of community volunteers, reviews applications from an impressive group of young men and women. Based on their academic achievement, character, leadership skills, and participation in school and community activities, the committee selects several students for the scholarships. Income is not a consideration. The amount of each scholarship varies depending on both the number of successful applicants and the amount of money contributed. If you are interested in supporting our students, please send your tax-deductible contribution to: The Killingworth Scholarship Association, Inc., c/o Robin Chasse, Treasurer, PO Box 653, Killingworth, CT 06419. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Team members in photo are from left, Emily Winter, Killingworth resident Libby Brundage, and Jay Montesano. Winter and Montesano reside in Fairfield County. Each curler practices twice a week on a high school league at the club. The team faces two more competitions before the season ends in late March. Mike Moan of Middletown, has been promoted to 7th degree Black Belt (shichidan) by Master Hidy Ochiai, the Founding Grand Master of Washin-Ryu Karate Do. Moan has been a student of Master Ochiai's since March 1, 1973 and continues to train and study with him in Vestal, NY and in Middletown, CT.
Moan teaches the HK Recreation after-school program Karate Kids as well as programs in several other elementary schools in Middlesex County. Throughout his career he has won numerous national competitions. In 1980 Mr. Moan was selected to be a member of the US National Karate Team and was ranked among the top 10 Karateka nationally. Moan has been a Washin-Ryu branch instructor since 1979. In 1992 he opened a school in Middletown, CT where he continues to teach today. Moan is employed by the East Hartford Public Schools System where he was recently promoted to Director of Security for the district.  Monday, February 18, 2008 The Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company responded to the following incidents during the week beginning Sunday, February 10, 2008: Monday February 10: • 4:39 AM: Medical emergency, Boulder Trl • 8:06 PM: Medical emergency, Iron works Rd Wednesday February 12: • 8:14 AM: Carbon monoxide detector activation, Route 148 • 5:05 PM: Medical emergency, Iron works Rd Thursday February 14: • 11AM: Medical emergency,Woodland Trail Friday February 15: • 3:53PM: Carbon Monoxide detector activation, Route 148 • 5:51PM: Medical emergency, Woodland Trail Saturday February 16: • 8:30AM: Lift Assist, Bridlepath Trail • 9:35AM: Medical emergency, Bridlepath Trail A Killingworth classic rock band is in need of a bass guitarist to join us. This is a low key group, practicing once a week on Sunday evenings week for laughs with occasional low-key, no-pay gigs. Our ages range from the 30's to the 60's. If you are a solid player and are available for the next twenty years or so, please email Rob at rob@artusgroup.com and / or Scott at killingworth.band@yahoo.com.
Property transfers as reported by the Killingworth Town Clerk's office for the period January 1 - January 31, 2008:
• CBS II LLC to J&L Construction, Lot #2 Clarkson Crossing for $200,000.00 • Carlos R. Zapata to Joe Castrodonatti, Lot #19 Rebecca lane for $30,000.00. • J&L Construction LLC to Gregory C & Christen A Hedge, Lot #3 Heft Brook Estates for $621,127.97. • Hazel A Cyr Trust & Jerome R Cyr Est to NEMG Inc., 1/3 INT Old Deep River Tpke. for $59,000.00. • Mary Blanks EST to NEMG Inc., 1/3 INT Old Deep River Tpke. for $59,000.00. • Harriet V. Blinn AKA to NEMG Inc., 1/3 INT Old Deep River Tpke. for $59,000.00. • Joseph & Linda M Golombosky to Kenneth L. Hill , Route 81 for $345,000.00. • SAMI II 2006-AR3 to Faitsch Co. LLC, Lot #2 Brook Wood Estates for $270,000.00. For previous property reports, click here. Sunday, February 17, 2008  Emery Johannes, Marinno Annino and Emily Pollack in competition on Thursday. The HK Girls Basketball team were knocked out of the Shoreline Conference Tournament last night by Cromwell, 31-46. The Cougars' low shooting percentage allowed Cromwell to take control of the game from the start. HK was without the services of starter Allie Rand who injured her knee in the loss last Thursday against Morgan. Shelby VanHuysen led HK with 8 points, Michelle Fillion had 6 and Jordan Schultz scored 5. Kelly Farrell scored 16 for Cromwell. The Cougars will now have a few extra days to rest up for the state tournament that begins on February 26.  Shelby VanHuysen and Michelle Fillion |
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